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This week on the LiteraryScape Friday Book Club, host Melissa LaShure welcomed author Dana Mentink to discuss her thrilling new suspense novel, Fire Mountain. In this captivating conversation, Dana shared the inspiration behind her unique setting, her fascinating protagonist, and what readers can expect from this high-stakes survival story. A Volcano, A Trucker, and A Baby: The Perfect Storm Dana...

When author Tracie Peterson opens her latest novel with a gunfight at a wedding, you know you’re in for something different from the typical historical romance. In our recent LiteraryScape podcast interview, Peterson shared the compelling story behind Designed with Love , the second book in her Hope of Cheyenne series, and gave us a glimpse into the heart of her storytelling craft. A Shocking Begi...

Announcements The LiteraryScape Book Club is here! You can now become a member for just $7 a month or $70 for the year. Just head on over to www.literaryscape.com and click on Book Club in the menu to join. Our next Coffee and Books event will be on Tuesday June 24th from 2:00-3:00pm EST. Join authors Lynn Shannon, Crystal Caudill, and myself for an hour of book talk! Be sure to sign-up for this f...

Announcements The LiteraryScape Book Club is here! You can now become a member for just $7 a month or $70 for the year. Just head on over to www.literaryscape.com and click on Book Club in the menu to join. So what exactly is the LiteraryScape Book Club? It’s an exclusive community where readers who appreciate passionate-but-pure Christian romance can come together in a more intimate setting. When...

Discover the magic behind Lynn H. Blackburn’s beloved Gossamer Falls romance series in our exclusive author interview. Get insider details on family dynamics, character inspiration, and exciting hints about Mo & Bronwyn’s upcoming story in book 3.

Announcements Our next Coffee and Books event will be on Tuesday June 24th from 2:00-3:00pm EST. Join authors Lynn Shannon, Crystal Caudill, and myself for an hour of book talk! Be sure to sign-up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to receive a link to join in. The Kickstarter campaign for my novel, Uncharted Trials, only has 15 days left and I’d love your support in bringing this...

Episode 158 From Kitchen to Kidnapping Welcome back to the Literary Scape Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn, a fast-paced romantic suspense novella that reunites us with chef Cassie Quinn and Officer Donovan Bledsoe. Hosts Melissa LaShure Jessica Tiffanie  Share Episode Share On Facebook Share On X

Announcements The limited edition covers of Unwavering Faith and Uncharted Trials are now available for pre-orders. We sell paperback and hardback limited edition covers to help cover publishing costs. It costs anywhere between $8,000 and $10,000 to cover all the costs associated with publishing a book along with the audiobook. Your purchase of a limited-edition cover allows us to continue to inde...

In a special bonus episode of the LiteraryScape podcast, host Melissa LaShure sits down with debut author KyLee Woodley to discuss her new historical romance novel, The Bandit’s Redemption , released on the day of the interview. About the Book The Bandit’s Redemption carries the intriguing tagline: “A holdup gone wrong, a reluctant outlaw, and the captive she’s sworn to guard.” What makes this wes...

Episode Notes In a recent podcast interview, historical fiction author Crystal Caudill shared insights about her newest release, “Written in Secret,” the first book in her “The Art of Love and Danger” series. As a fan of her work, I was intrigued by the fascinating premise and thoughtful themes woven throughout this historical romantic suspense. A Novelist Writing About a Novelist One of the most...

Announcements Our next Coffee and Books event will take place on Tuesday April 15th from 7:00-8:00pm EST. Join Lynn Blackburn and myself for an hour of book talk. Sign up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to get the link to join. I have another book giveaway for April through Book Funnel. Use the link in the blog post for this episode to claim these free reads. April Historical R...

Announcements Our next Coffee and Books event will take place on Tuesday April 15th from 7:00-8:00pm EST. Join Lynn Blackburn and myself for an hour of book talk. Sign up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to get the link to join. I have another book giveaway for April through Book Funnel. Use the link in the blog post for this episode to claim these free reads. April Historical R...

Announcements Our next Coffee and Books event will take place on Tuesday April 15th from 7:00-8:00pm EST. Join Lynn Blackburn and myself for an hour of book talk. Sign up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to get the link to join. I have another book giveaway for April through Book Funnel. Use the link in the blog post for this episode to claim these free reads. April Historical R...

Announcements Last Saturday we enjoyed a relaxing and fun conversation with authors Crystal Caudill, Lynn Shannon, and Sarah Sundin for an hour of book talk. Our next Coffee and Books event will take place on Tuesday April 15th from 7:00-8:00pm EST. Join Lynn Blackburn and myself for an hour of book talk. Sign up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to get the link to join. I have j...

Announcements We have Coffee and Books on Saturday March 22nd from 1:00-2:00 pm EST. Join authors Crystal Caudill, Lynn Shannon, and Sarah Sundin for an hour of book talk. Sign up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to get the link to join. I have joined three book giveaways for March through Book Funnel. Use the links in the blog post for this episode to peruse and claim these fre...

Announcements We have Coffee and Books on Saturday March 22nd from 1:00-2:00 pm EST. Join authors Crystal Caudill, Lynn Shannon, and Sarah Sundin for an hour of book talk. Sign up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to get the link to join. I have joined three book giveaways for March through Book Funnel. Use the links in the blog post for this episode to pursue and claim these fre...

Announcements Here is what’s happening in March. We have Coffee and Books on Saturday March 22nd from 1:00-2:00 pm EST. Join authors Crystal Caudill, Lynn Shannon, and Sarah Sundin for an hour of book talk. Sign up for this free event at www.literaryscape.com/events to get the link to join. I have joined three book giveaways for March through Book Funnel. Use the links in the blog post for this ep...

In this episode Jessica and I kick off the Sapphire Ranch series by Misty M. Beller. This is an eight book series, with final book launching on April 29th. We kick of this series with Healing the Mountain Man’s Heart. Misty’s twist on the mail order bride trope will have you hooked and hog-tied. Join us as we dive into this intriguing series!

Announcements Last week I announced a goal of selling 134 paperbacks or audiobooks or 286 eBooks in order to enter a writing contest by March 15th. Thanks to many of you, we are making our way to the goal! We now only need to sell 80 more paperbacks or audiobooks. Send your friends over to www.literaryscape.com/shop to get their copy today! With your help, we make this happen! Tomorrow, I will hos...

Announcements Last week I announced a goal of selling 134 paperbacks or audiobooks or 286 eBooks in order to enter a writing contest by March 15th. Thanks to many of you, we are making our way to the goal! We now only need to sell 83 more paperbacks or audiobooks. Send your friends over to www.literaryscape.com/shop to get their copy today! With your help, we make this happen!   Unfortunately, bec...

Announcements Unwavering Faith is now available. Many readers have already finished the book and have shared how much they enjoyed it. Thank you all for your compliments and encouragement.   Many have encouraged me to enter Unwavering Faith into some writing contests. I especially want to try one, but entry requires $2,000 in sales. This is equivalent to 134 paperbacks or audiobooks or 286 eBooks....

Announcements We are just one day away from the launch of Unwavering Faith. Tomorrow we will release the paperback and eBook of Unwavering Faith. It has been an exciting journey, and I cannot wait for you to enjoy Brody and Claire’s adventurous love story. For my friends who enjoy audiobooks, we hope to have that ready for launch mid-February.   If you are on my newsletter list, then you have seen...

Announcements Welcome back to the 2025 book club season. We are so glad to have you join us. Here are a few announcements before we jump into today’s kickoff episode.   We are just eight days away from the launch of Unwavering Faith. On February 1st, we will release the paperback and eBook of Unwavering Faith. It has been an exciting journey, and I cannot wait for you to enjoy Brody and Claire’s a...

Announcements Welcome to a bonus episode featuring author Sandee Taylor’s debut novel, More Than An Attractive Face. But first a few announcements before we chat with Sandee.   We are just ten days away from the launch of Unwavering Faith. On February 1st, we will release the paperback and eBook of Unwavering Faith. It has been an exciting journey, and I cannot wait for you to enjoy Brody and Clai...

In this episode Jessica, Tiffanie, Mom, and Melissa share their favorites from 2024. It has been an exciting year of reading for all of us as we branched out into the world of Contemporary Christian Suspense Romance. Tiff became quite brave this year as she read through these series, and we are so proud of her! We hope that you have found our book discussions to be entertaining and inspiring. Our...